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Overview |
Albany State University | KSU | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Albany State University | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | N/A |
Diversity |
Albany State University | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 75% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Albany State University | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 0 students)
Albany State University vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or KSU?
- Kennesaw State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($4,078.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Albany State University than Kennesaw State University ($14,786.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than KSU ($14,672 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 12.1% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,232 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 113.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($11,026 vs. $5,161)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Albany State University .
- Accepted freshman KSU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or KSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between KSU and Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Albany State University is the same as at Kennesaw State University (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/